An important program will face an uphill battle without the organization’s continued support while changing leadership.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
In fighting drugs, first do no harm
The U.S. does not have a good record in dealing with substance abuse.
Democrats wave white flag on welfare reform
To their credit, they also propose targeted assistance and program evaluation.
Immigrants are the new Mainers
These recent arrivals are enriching our state in so many ways.
Gov. LePage tackles opioid over-prescribing with strong legislation
The bill will require prescribers to view the Prescription Monitoring Program database.
National park would boost Maine’s brand
A park east of Baxter would draw visitors from around the world.
For central Maine communities, trash decision a matter of trust
The Municipal Review Committee has served 187 Maine communities well for years, and will continue to do so if given the opportunity.
Democratic plan reforms Maine’s broken welfare system
The new proposal would help get Mainers off the welfare rolls.
ANOTHER VIEW: Competing wage measure a must for Maine
Contrary to the paper’s editorial, Maine’s business community supports a minimum-wage increase.
Alan Caron: LePage’s old ideas on energy are holding Maine back
The governor opposes solar subsidies but supports them for natural gas and foreign hydropower.